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  • Page 1 Here we go hudl2 user guide...
  • Page 2 Typing with gestures Charging your hudl2 Correcting text you need to know about Autocorrecting words Using your hudl2 for the first time your brand new tablet. Voice typing Setting up your user account Pre-installed apps Using hudl2’s Child safety app If you can’t find what...
  • Page 3 Using headphones Organising your apps Reading a message Deleting apps from your hudl2 Saving email attachments Playing TV and video on your hudl2 Choose your own wallpaper Sending a message Using the camera Managing Wi-Fi connections Sharing items by email...
  • Page 4 Retain the Quick Start Guide. If you give the hudl2 to someone else, make sure you give them this document too. If on first opening the box your hudl2 is damaged, please put it back in its packaging and take it (along with the receipt) to your nearest Tesco store, or call the hudl customer helpline on 0800 323 4065 so we can help you to find the best way to get a replacement.

  • Page 5: Controls And Connections

    Power on/off Hold this for a couple of seconds to turn your hudl2 on or off. Press this once to bring your hudl2 out of standby or put it in sleep mode Micro-USB charging point HDMI port Use this to connect your hudl2 to an HD-Ready TV to view movies and photos.
  • Page 6 If you don’t, the battery won’t last as long as it should before needing to be recharged. To charge your hudl2 plug the USB cable into the USB port on the AC adaptor/ charger. Connect the cable to the Micro-USB port on the hudl2.
  • Page 7 Using your hudl2 for the first time When you first turn on your hudl2, it will play you an intro tune and then guide you through the set up process. Once everything’s set up, your hudl2 will check that its software is up to date.
  • Page 8 Google Play Store.* Next, you have the chance to sign into or create a Tesco account. This will help you to make the most of Tesco services on your hudl2.
  • Page 9 Using hudl2’s Child safety app If you decide to share your hudl2 with a child, visit our Child safety app first. You can set up a child profile so that they can only access suitable websites and apps and you can even put time limits in place.
  • Page 10 You’ll see both your profile and your child’s profile at the bottom of the hudl2’s lock screen. To use the hudl2, your child just needs to tap on their profile and swipe to unlock the screen. However, if they try to use your account, they’ll need to type in the password, pattern or PIN code you’ve set...
  • Page 11 Avoid that bedtime discussion by setting limits on when your child can use their profile on hudl2. When time’s up, their profile will be blocked and the only way that hudl2 can be used is through your locked adult profile.
  • Page 12 Home screen Camera take photos and shoot videos on the hudl2 Google search box Gallery and type search photos stored on queries here your hudl2 Voice command/search Gmail email app that tap to enable the microphone can be used if you have a...
  • Page 13 Getting around the hudl2’s touchscreen The hudl2’s display is also an interactive touchscreen that can be used to input content. Select an item onscreen by tapping it. Whenever there’s a point at which you might want to type something, a keyboard pops up on the screen so you can type what you need.
  • Page 14 Moving between home screens The hudl2 has five home screens. By holding your finger on the screen and moving it from left to right you can pan across them. When browsing the web, hold your finger on the screen to pan up and down web pages to read longer stories.

  • Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    The last screen you used will be displayed. To lock your hudl2, press the power button at the top and the screen will go black. Note that if you press and hold the power button, you’ll instead get the option to...
  • Page 16 Securing your hudl2 You can stop other people using your hudl2 by protecting it with one of several methods. To do this, tap on all apps and then swipe the screen to the left to reveal the Settings menu. Scroll down the options here and tap Security. Tap Screen Lock and then choose one of either Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.

  • Page 17: Using The Keyboard

    Shift key. To go back to lowercase typing, just tap the Shift key again. Switching between keyboards The hudl2 two has three keypads: QWERTY, numeric/punctuation and additional punctuation. Tap the ?123 key to use the numeric keyboard. Tap the ABC key to return to the QWERTY keyboard.
  • Page 18 Typing with gestures You don’t have to tap out every letter to type on your hudl2’s keyboard. You can also type by gliding your finger over the letters on the keyboard. To see how it works try gliding your finger across the letters w — e — d — i — n — g.
  • Page 19 Voice typing If you find it easier, you can dictate to your hudl2. To start using your voice for typing you just need to tap the microphone icon above the keyboard on the right. You can also speak commands when using other apps on your hudl2. Wherever you see a microphone icon, you can use voice commands.
  • Page 20 Apps are mini programs that fulfil specific tasks. To open an app, you just tap it. You can have lots of them open at once. To get to the other pre-installed apps on your hudl2 tap the All Apps icon This is what they do.
  • Page 21 Music and Movies Tap the blinkbox folder on your hudl2’s home screen to see the three blinkbox entertainment apps: blinkbox Movies, blinkbox Music and blinkbox Books. Each service requires a free blinkbox account in order to use the blinkbox apps. Tap Sign In at the top right of a blinkbox app to get started.
  • Page 22 Tap a book to open it and to see a quick onscreen preview of how to use the hudl2’s built-in e-book reader software. Tap ‘Got it’ to start reading the book.
  • Page 23 Movies, blinkbox Music and blinkbox Books for an endless source of entertainment. The easiest way to access My Tesco is to tap the T icon at the top left of the screen, or simply swipe your finger on the home screen to the right. You will then be presented with a variety of services and offers.
  • Page 24 Finding great new apps for your hudl2 The apps that come with your hudl2 are just the start of what it can do. You can customise your hudl2 to your heart’s content with a fantastic choice of downloadable apps. There are hundreds of thousands of apps to choose from and most of them are free.
  • Page 25 Using the Google Play Store Your hudl2 needs to be online in order to show Play Store items and to download them. Tap the Google Play app icon on the Home page and if you’ve not done so already, sign in with a Google account. If you don’t have a Google account you will be given the option to set one up.
  • Page 26 Apps are organised into Apps, Games, Movies & TV, Music and so on. Tap any one to find items of interest. Each app has a brief description, star rating and user reviews. You’ll see sub-categories for genres, how popular items are and so forth. Tap the top left Options menu then Settings >...
  • Page 27 When you install an app, its icon will appear on your hudl2’s home screen. You can also see all the apps that are currently installed on your hudl2 by tapping the All Apps icon on the right hand side of the home screen.
  • Page 28 – such as or Facebook or Twitter – you can still use that account. Just download the Android version of that app on your hudl2 and then log in to your account.

  • Page 29: Browsing The Internet

    Browsing the Internet One of the main things you’ll want to do on your hudl2 is to browse the web. The Google Chrome web browser is already installed on your hudl2, so you can start surfing the web as long as you’ve got a Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 30 Google will return a list of possible sites for you to go to. There’s also a Google search box on your hudl2’s home screen. You can have multiple tabs open in Chrome, which is handy if you want to compare information easily.
  • Page 31 To go to a previous page, just tap the back arrow at the top of the Chrome page. You can also use the back arrow at the bottom of the hudl2 screen to go back through your web pages.
  • Page 32 Email Setting up additional email accounts If you’ve already got an email account you want to use on your hudl2, type in your email address and password on the Account setup page in the Email app. Tap Next and wait while your login details and your inbox messages are retrieved.
  • Page 33 As soon as your new account has been set up you can add it to your hudl2 by going back into the Email account and typing in your new username and password.

  • Page 34: Reading A Message

    Tap to open the Email app. It should open with your Inbox and other folders listed on the left, and a summary of your latest emails on the right. Your hudl2 is set to look for new messages every 15 minutes. You can alter this setting in the Options menu at the top right.
  • Page 35 Sending a message New message Search Check for new mail Mail folders Message list Options...
  • Page 36 To send an attachment, either create the new message then click Attachment and browse to the item on your hudl2, or first select the item and click the Share option at the top right of the open apps screen. Tap Email (or More if the Email option isn’t...
  • Page 37 As well as apps, your hudl2 works with widgets. Widgets are like mini menus that control specific parts of your hudl2. To find widgets on your hudl2, press and hold your finger onto a blank part of the home screen then tap the widgets app at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 38 A Clock app is pre-installed on your hudl2. The current time is displayed at the top right of the hudl2 screen, but if you open the Clock app from All Apps you can also see a World Clock, set and manage alarms and use a timer.

  • Page 39: Setting An Alarm

    Setting an alarm To set an alarm, tap the alarm clock icon at the top left of the Clock screen. Tap + at the bottom right then set the hour and minutes for the alarm by tapping the corresponding parts of the clock face, then tap Done. Tap Repeat to select which day(s) the alarm should ring.
  • Page 40 Stop to finish Tip: You can add different types of clock widgets onto the hudl2 home screen. Press and hold your finger on the home screen to enter the widget app. Touch and hold the clock type you want and drag it to your chosen home screen.
  • Page 41 If you already use Google’s Calendar function, you will already have calendar entries that you can view on your hudl2. The easiest way to do this is to open the Calendar app. This will open to your week view showing everything you’ve added to the calendar.
  • Page 42 Copying items to your hudl2 There are several ways of copying and saving on your hudl2. Items you download and photos and video you take on your hudl2 are automatically saved. You can also save attachments such as documents and photos sent to you by email. Just tap the attachment and then tap Save at the top right of the Email app.
  • Page 43 Note that your hudl2 can’t recognise as many file formats as your computer, so you may not be able to play or open every file you copy to your hudl2. See the last page of this guide for a full list of the file formats that work with your hudl2.
  • Page 44 Copying items from a Micro-SD card The Micro-SD card slot on the bottom left of your hudl2 is used to add more storage to your hudl2 (taking it from a generous 16GB to a maximum of 48GB if you fit a 32GB Micro-SD card).
  • Page 45 To get the most out of these speakers, blinkbox Music has hundreds of radio stations for your every mood. To listen to music stored on your hudl2, just open the Play Music app in All Apps. Just tap an album or song to start playing it.

  • Page 46: Using Headphones

    Sound controls To adjust the volume on your hudl2 just use the button on the top left. While holding the device in landscape, pressing the left end of the volume button increases the volume, while pressing the right end turns it down. You can also tap the volume button to make the volume slider appear onscreen.
  • Page 47 BBC iPlayer * and other catch-up TV services each have free apps allowing you to watch TV programmes on your hudl2. The HDMI connection at the base of your hudl2 allows you to connect it to an HDMI TV (cable not included) so you can enjoy your downloaded shows on an even larger screen.

  • Page 48: Using The Camera

    Using the camera The hudl2 has two cameras – a 5MP one on the back and a 1.2MP one at the front. Both cameras can capture video as well as taking still photos. You can switch between cameras and between photo and video mode using the Camera app.

  • Page 49: Changing Camera Settings

    Tap the Settings icon to change the picture size or to turn on manual exposure. Choosing a larger picture size will increase the amount of detail captured in each photo. Choosing a smaller picture size will allow you to store more pictures on your hudl2 or Micro-SD card.

  • Page 50: Video Mode

    To use the front camera for video calls you can either use the hangouts app that is You can change the camera’s overall behaviour by swiping your finger to the right of pre-installed on your hudl2 or you can install an app such as Skype. Once installed, the screen to reveal several exciting camera modes.

  • Page 51: Viewing Your Photos And Videos

    Zooming in to see more detail You can zoom in to get a better view when viewing images or browsing web pages on your hudl2. To zoom in, put your forefinger and thumb in the middle of the screen and move them apart.

  • Page 52: Editing Photos

    Playing a photo slideshow Tap the first photo you want to play in your slideshow then tap the Options menu at the top right of the Gallery. Tap Slideshow to start playing a slideshow. Slideshows will play in both landscape and portrait view. Tap the screen again to stop the slideshow. Editing photos Tap a photo to view it full screen.
  • Page 53 Saving photos and files Over time, you’ll end up with lots of photos, videos and other files on your hudl2. We’d hate you to lose them and we recommend you periodically make a backup of your hudl2’s contents on your computer or online. This way you can retrieve them all if...
  • Page 54 Now tap the Upload option at the bottom of the screen or Create to first set up a new folder. Tap Gallery to see what has been saved to your hudl2. Tap each photo you want to upload. Other online backup tools You can also use an online storage service such as Dropbox or Box.com –...
  • Page 55 First turn off the hudl2 by pressing the power button and then confirming that you want to Power off. Insert the Micro-SD card into the port on your hudl2. It will only fit one way, so make sure you’ve got it the right way round (as shown in the diagram).
  • Page 56 To remove the Micro-SD card you just need to press the end of the card in so it unlatches and can be pulled out of the hudl2’s Micro-SD card slot. Bear in mind that any apps, photos and other documents stored on your Micro-SD card will no longer be...
  • Page 57 Managing storage To see how much of your hudl2’s storage you’re using tap the Settings app then tap Storage. Your hudl2 will calculate the current usage and show you a breakdown of how much of the internal space you’ve used and how much is taken up by apps, pictures and videos, downloads and so on.
  • Page 58 To do this, tap All Apps on your hudl2’s home screen and tap and hold can either find it in the Play Store and tap Delete, or go into the hudl2’s Settings > the app you want to add. You’ll see the home screen appear, so just drag the app to Device settings >...
  • Page 59 Tap one of the wallpaper thumbnails to view it full screen. Tap Set wallpaper to select Tap Pick image to choose a photo from your hudl2 gallery. Tap an image you like. You can use pinch to zoom to adjust the image position. When you’re happy with how it...
  • Page 60 Managing Wi-Fi connections You need to connect to a wireless network in order to set up your hudl2 for the first time. When you first turn your hudl2 on, the Wi-Fi will be active and the hudl2 will look for a network to connect to. When your network name appears, tap it and type your Wi-Fi password.
  • Page 61 You can use Bluetooth – a complementary form of wireless connection to Wi-Fi – to connect your hudl2 to neighbouring devices (within a few metres range). You could connect a Bluetooth keyboard or Bluetooth speakers, for example. To make a Bluetooth connection you must pair your hudl2 with the other device.
  • Page 62 Tap Airplane Mode to instantly turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and email and keep on the right side of cabin crew when using your hudl2 on an aircraft. You won’t be able to surf the web or play online games, but you’ll still be able to play anything that’s already downloaded to your hudl2.
  • Page 63 Using mobile web access You can use your hudl2 to get online wherever there’s a Wi-Fi connection. When you’re not at home, this will often be at a café, hotel or shop that offers free Wi-Fi. You’ll need to ask for the Wi-Fi network name and password. However, be careful as in some places you may be charged for using their Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 64 Connecting to an HDMI TV If your TV has an HDMI port you can connect your hudl2 to it so you can watch photo slideshows, videos and downloaded movies on the TV’s larger screen. You will need a micro-HDMI connector cable (cable not supplied).
  • Page 65 Help with common issues My hudl2 no longer seems to connect to Wi-Fi My hudl2 is connected to Wi-Fi but I can’t get online Having a problem with your hudl2? Here’s how to fix some common issues. My hudl2 keeps losing its Wi-Fi connection My hudl2 won’t connect to a BT Wi-Fi router...
  • Page 66 My hudl2 is connected to Wi-Fi but I can’t get online Turn off your hudl2 by holding down the power button and tapping Power off when prompted. Restart your Wi-Fi router to reset it. Wait 30 seconds before switching it back on again.
  • Page 67 My hudl2 keeps losing its Wi-Fi connection Swipe your finger downwards from the top right to go to the Quick Settings menu then tap Wi-Fi. Tap the vertical Options menu at the top right of the screen then tap Advanced.
  • Page 68 My hudl2 won’t connect to a BT Wi-Fi router BT Home Hubs usually transmit two or three different kinds of Wi-Fi signal. Your hudl2 will only work with the one labelled BT Hub. To make sure you’re connected to the right network go to the Quick Settings menu and tap the Wi-Fi icon.
  • Page 69 Plug it in for a recharge. If the problem persists and the hudl2 is fully charged, turn it off for a few seconds, then turn it back on again. This will clear the hudl2’s cache memory and may fix the problem.
  • Page 70 To update your apps tap to open the Google Play Store then tap My apps to see a complete list of apps installed on your hudl2. Tap update all. As long as you’re connected to Wi-Fi, all your apps will start to update to the latest versions.
  • Page 71 I can’t access the files on my Micro-SD card Make sure the card is fully inserted. Turn off your hudl2 using the power button on the top and tap Power off when prompted. Remove the Micro-SD card by pushing it inwards to unlatch it. It will pop out a little so you can remove it.
  • Page 72 To delete everything from your hudl2, tap Factory data reset. Everything on your hudl2 will be permanently erased. This includes your Google accounts, System and app data and settings and downloaded apps. It’s a good idea to perform a factory data reset before passing on your hudl2 to a new owner.
  • Page 73 1. Reduce the screen brightness level. This has the biggest impact on battery life. 2. Turn off location if you are not out with your hudl2 exploring. 3. Turn off bluetooth if you don’t need to connect to a bluetooth keyboard or bluetooth speakers.
  • Page 74 Specifications Weight: 410g Wi-Fi: dual-band a, b, g and n Dimensions: 128x224x9mm Bluetooth: 4.0 Screen: 8.3in IPS LCD touchscreen Battery: up to 8 hours * Resolution: 1920x1200 pixels Speakers: stereo with Dolby audio Pixel pitch: 273ppi Ports: Micro-HDMI port Operating system: Google Android 4.4 KitKat Audio: headphone jack RAM: 2GB Audio formats Supported: MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, PCM, AAC-LD, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2,...
  • Page 75 Warranty Your hudl2 warranty lasts 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the hudl2 helpline. Please have your purchase receipt with you when you call. The warranty in no way affects your consumer rights. This warranty is correct as of August 2014.
  • Page 76 Please carefully read the below terms and conditions of the end user licence agreement (“EULA”) before using your Tesco hudl2. All software distributed on this device (“software”) is licensed to you by Tesco and the third parties whose software is pre-installed on the device (“third parties”).
  • Page 77 To the extent not prohibited by law, in no event will Tesco, its subsidiaries, officers, employees or suppliers be liable for any damages due to the use of the software, even if Tesco has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 78 /or distribution of copyrighted materials that you do not have the express written consent Transfer You may not transfer your rights to the software through the transfer or the sale of your Tesco hardware product to another party. You may not rent, sell, lease, sub-license or distribute the software.
  • Page 80 Help with hudl2? 0800 323 4065 Free from a UK Landline +44 3301 234065 From overseas or mobile* Line opening hours Monday - Saturday 9am-8pm Sunday 10am-6pm For more information Please visit tesco.com/hudl * Charges may apply to calls from mobiles. Please consult your mobile service provider for details.

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